Grandmother’s Buttermilk Cornbread

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (170 g) cornmeal (yellow or white)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
  2. Melt butter in the skillet (if using cast iron) or in a saucepan. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Stir in baking soda, flour, cornmeal, and salt. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
  5. Add the melted butter, stirring quickly so it blends well.
  6. Pour batter into the hot greased skillet or pan.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Serve warm, with butter, honey, or alongside soups and stews.

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